TO INFORM YOU OF OUR NEED
May 13, 2002 Dear Friends of Outreach Amazon Missions, Just recently I discovered a special Bible verse located in II Corinthians 1:10, 11: “You helped us by your prayers” (NIV). We of Flying World Mission Inc. working on the Amazon wish to keep you informed of all that is going on with AMA—the Amazonas organization of FWM Inc. The river launch is on a longer voyage upriver in Peru. There are at least six communities needing lumber cut for the construction of new church buildings. The schedule of church building continues on and on. You might find it interesting to learn that on May 5, a beautifully painted church was dedicated. Between 200 to 250 villagers filled this new church on the Erené. Far, far up the Rio Amazón, Brother Manasés is laboring to establish an AMA mission base. Here at Iquitos, Peru, we can expand endlessly into the “selva” to the many indigenous tribes. We anticipate reaching the Ecuador frontier with the “Good News” of the gospel. Brother Bill and Lydia Chowning are evangelizing downriver into Brazil. The obstacles are immense, but the possibilities are beyond calculation. The spreading of the gospel by small Portuguese booklets is a valuable effort. Our old “balsa”—or boat house—got demolished in a midnight storm. It is necessary to build a new one, using some of the material from the wrecked one. This will cost us in the neighborhood of $3,000.00 U.S. Once again Jean and I are working on legal papers within Colombia. These will cost us $600.00 U.S. We are swamped with financial burdens. However, we are extremely thankful for every donation. With your assistance and prayers, we will overcome all the obstacles. Praise God! Yours for OUTREACH Amazon, —Erwin and Jean Bourne Here is a portion of a letter from dear friends in the states which is:— A NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT Dear brother and sister in Christ, You have been sending me several emails lately, as my daughter Melissa gave you my email address. Maybe you remember us. We pray for you daily, and will never forget your great sacrifice and labor of love for the lost in South America. May God richly bless you and sustain you in this very difficult time, and grant you the needed strength to go on. The scripture says, When thou passeth through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee. Isa.43:2a Also, My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Cor. 12:9. God has promised not to put more on us than we can bear, but my grandfather used to say, we may have ALL we can bear. Cheer up, cheer up, the storm is almost o'er! We are in this thing together, and that's why I am writing to encourage you just now; I just read your e-mail about your eyesight, dear brother, and may God really manifest Himself to you just now. You have fought long and hard for Him, and He knows just what you need just now. Lean hard on Him; He is never too busy to help you! We just sent a check to your home address to help out in the mission work. Just use where it is needed most. God be with you, and if we don't meet again on this earth, may we meet in heaven! Thanks so much for the touching emails you have sent me; we really do appreciate them. Deepest Christian love and prayers, (Friends of AMA Missions)
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